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Quote by Nigel Short

“Chess is ruthless: you've got to be prepared to kill people.”

Quote by Nigel Short

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Nigel Short, born on June 1, 1965, is a renowned chess grandmaster. He has achieved significant success in the world of chess, winning multiple world championship titles and excelling in various international chess competitions. more

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